Hola! My name is María, I am from Madrid and I am 30 years old. My violin and I have been together for 26 years so my instrument can tell you many stories about me. People often wonder what it is that kept me practicing throughout the years. When I started traveling with youth orchestras and meeting people from all around the world, I discovered that music is a powerful connecting force. It has the ability to bridge our differences while at the same time allowing authentic self-expression. ...